Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1102 - 778: Jin Kong’s Scheme, The Auction Begins (Three-in-One)

At He Tian Mountain's Purple Qi Hall.

This vast hall, stretching a hundred zhang in both width and length, was a marvel of magnificent construction, boasting no fewer than thirty-three colossal Spirit Pillars.

Each Spirit Pillar was intricately carved with diverse and wondrous mountain landscapes.

As a cascade of Spiritual Light flowed into the hall, the pillars instantly responded in unison, forming a complex and profound Array.

In the hall's center, an Incense Burner glowed, releasing fragrant purple Sandalwood smoke that swirled and coalesced into serpentine Smoke Dragons, twisting and coiling without dissipating.

Before the Incense Burner, the Jin Family Ancestor, Jin Chengyun, and Jin Xuanheng sat with solemn dignity. Beside these two elders, facing them, was a frail old man.

The elder was clad in a green Daoist Robe, his expression stern, yet his eyes shone with a bright, spirited vigor.

This was none other than Kong Taixuan, the newly advanced Golden Core cultivator of the Kong Family.

"Daoist Kong, your proposed plan still presents a rather perilous undertaking for our Jin Family!" Jin Chengyun finally broke the silence after a prolonged period of contemplation.

Although Jin Xuanheng had successfully condensed a Middle Grade Golden Core, possessing talent and a future that far outshone Jin Chengyun's own,

Jin Chengyun, being the more experienced and astute, naturally took the lead in such discussions.

Jin Xuanheng remained on the sidelines, observing and absorbing the exchange.

"Daoist Jin, while your Jin Family is indeed faring quite well presently, cast your gaze upon the Zhang Family, and the Zhong Family—once the Taiyi Sect turns its attention against you, which clan could possibly endure?"

"Do any of us Golden Core Clans not possess some vulnerability, some leverage held by others?"

"Currently, whispers abound that the Ye Family is under the sway of direct disciples from Taiyi Sect's Illusion Peak. Are you truly content to await the Ye Family's encroachment into Taichang Commandery before considering action?" Kong Taixuan couldn't suppress a tone of growing dissatisfaction.

Though Taichang Market hosted only two Golden Core Clans, the reality was that the Ye Family Restaurant's endeavors were nearly as prosperous as those of the Kong Family. It was only in the past decade, with the Ye Family scaling back their operations due to the Beast Tide, that the Kong Family had managed to gain a slight upper hand.

Now that the Ye Family had concluded their Purple Mansion ceremony, adding another Purple Mansion cultivator to their ranks, with Ye Jingcheng's reappearance, and the backing of Taiyi Illusion Peak coupled with the tacit approval of Purple Peak, the restaurants across Taichang Market were poised for unprecedented prosperity.

It must be remembered that the Black Mushroom Fish, a delicacy jointly offered by the Ye Family and the Taiyi Sect, was a product that few other clans could rival with their own Spirit Fish.

Furthermore, beyond Spirit Fish, other Spirit Beasts possessed limited reproductive capacities compared to specialized breeds.

Even if some clans possessed comparable Spirit Beasts, which amongst them could stand shoulder to shoulder with the Ye Family, a renowned Spirit Beast Clan, particularly in the domain of cultivating these creatures?

He had already made inquiries and confirmed that the Ye Family was preparing to introduce Star-Feeding Fish to the market.

Star-Feeding Fish represented a Spiritual Cuisine that Body Cultivators found utterly irresistible.

Previously, only the Taiyi Sect had offered this rare commodity, and in meager quantities, due to the immense demand from Martial Peak of Taiyi. Now, with the Ye Family entering the fray,

the Ye Family Restaurant's prestige was bound to ascend significantly.

Surpassing the Kong Family was merely a matter of time.

"Daoist Kong, your assessment is somewhat misguided. Presently, within the Taiyi Three Commanderies, the number of Golden Core Clans is not overwhelming. Facing both internal and external pressures, the Taiyi Sect will undoubtedly retain one or two Golden Core Clans for stability. Our Jin Family has committed no transgressions against the Taiyi Sect, thus we have no imperative to court unnecessary risks. Secondly, the animosity between the Ye Family and our Jin Family dissolved into nothingness the moment the Jin Family voluntarily relinquished control of Cyan Willow Lake!" Jin Chengyun countered.

"Is that truly the case, Daoist Jin?" Kong Taixuan responded, a look of detached neutrality crossing his features, neither endorsing nor dismissing the statement.

Jin Chengyun's composure remained unwavering, yet beside him, Jin Xuanheng's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.

This subtle reaction only served to bolster Kong Taixuan's conviction.

"Back then, the circumstances surrounding the demise of Ye Haicheng of the Ye Family—you are quite familiar with those details, are you not, Daoist Jin?"

"Furthermore, the proud daughter of the Chu Family fled to the Zhao Kingdom. Though you sent word ahead, the Zhao Family didn't actually kill her but sold her to the Cyan Spirit Trading Association. And as I, Kong, have learned, just before Ye Jingcheng's marriage, he happened to visit the night market of the Cyan Spirit Trading Association. Over the years, the Ye Family has also acquired several Magical Artifacts forged with the Water Forging Technique. Jin Daoist, you naturally know what that implies, correct? Knowing that the Ye Family has indeed obtained many Water Forging Technique Magical Artifacts in these years."

"Even if Jin Daoist refuses to admit it, I, Kong, would venture to guess that you must have noticed some clues over the years. It's just that the woman has never revealed herself, preventing further investigation!"

"She didn't even show herself during the Beast Tide!"

"Moreover, setting that aside, during the joint crackdown by the Qinghe Sect and the Taiyi Sect, the Jin Family didn't commit all their forces to rush into the Taichang Mountain Range. Jin Daoist, you haven't forgotten that either, have you?" Kong Taixuan continued, emphasizing each word distinctly.

His gaze, whether intentionally or not, settled upon Jin Xuanheng.

Jin Chengyun possessed deep strategic thinking, but this newly emerged prodigy from the Jin Family exhibited only average composure.

As one piece of evidence after another was revealed, the other's expression noticeably grew somewhat perturbed.

"If the two Jin Daoists intend for only the Kong Family to take action, while you offer no effort and merely watch from the sidelines, that notion is truly unwise!"

"Today, I, Kong, have arrived, and my journey here was not kept secret. Should something befall the Kong Family, the Jin Family likely won't remain unscathed."

"Naturally, the two Daoists need not be angered. In some time, it won't just be us taking action; I will also provide an alibi through an incarnation!" After Kong Taixuan concluded, he presented a Jade Talisman.

Then, he exited the hall with determined steps.

Contained within the Jade Talisman was precisely the task assigned to the Jin Family.

Jin Xuanheng observed Jin Chengyun, who was still engrossed in studying the Jade Talisman, remaining silent for an extended period.

Growing slightly anxious, he inquired:

"Uncle Chengyun, what exactly is written inside this?"

Jin Chengyun cast a glance at Jin Xuanheng, then couldn't help but sigh, handing the Jade Talisman to him as well.

Upon reviewing it, Jin Xuanheng perceived nothing particularly remarkable.

"Uncle Chengyun, it merely asks us to invite a True Master from Illusion Peak to He Tian Mountain as a guest!"

"Xuanheng, alas!"

"You are a rare Abnormal Spirit Root within the clan, and you've been kept hidden for over two hundred years. You fail to grasp the underlying dynamics of this situation!"